It sounds like such a simple question, but the answer is actually far more complicated than we think. And it’s not just cat owners who struggle with this question, those of us who have studied these creatures for years still frequently miss signs of feline pain. Because when it comes to showing signs of pain (or any illness for that matter), cats are masters of disguise. In the feline world, complaining gets you nowhere, and showing signs of weakness can get you killed. Sure, some cats in pain will cry out, but if you see a cat crying out in pain, the problem is likely very severe indeed. Besides, cats cry out for many reasons, so even if you do see this, how can you tell if it is due to pain or some other form of stress? Next time you think your cat may be in pain, try to remember some of the following signs of feline discomfort:

• Lameness:
Ok, we’ll start with an easy one. But you’d be surprised how many people come to me with a limping cat who insist that they are not in pain. If your cat is limping, he’s doing it for a reason. And that reason is usually pain. Even if your cat doesn’t have a limp, check for other signs like difficulty jumping up or down from the bed or finding that it’s not worth their effort to climb the stairs anymore. Arthritis is hugely underdiagnosed in cats because many owners either don’t observe or don’t think to mention these changes. If you do notice something unusual with your cat’s behaviour, please speak up as sometimes vets don’t think to ask these kinds of questions.

• Vocalisation
Yes, as previously mentioned, some cats in pain (particularly severe, sudden pain) will cry out or howl. If you see this, take them to the vet immediately to have them checked out, even if you can’t see anything else wrong with them. But it’s not always a howl that they make; sometimes it’s just a more insistent meow, or even a lack of sounds such as normal greetings or cries for food.

• Decreased appetite
Speaking of food, it’s true that some cats in pain will either stop eating, or not eat as much as normal. But not every cat will respond this way because in the wild, a cat that doesn’t eat will die so if they are able to eat despite even very significant pain, they often will.

• Hiding
A cat in pain will often hide from you. You may notice them spending more and more time under the bed or in the back of the cupboard. Or, you may notice that they are quite restless and have a hard time settling in any one place. To you, it may just seem like odd behaviour but to them, it can be a cry for help. Hiding isn’t the only behaviour that can indicate pain, any change in their normal routine may be a clue no matter how subtle, so try to take notice and figure out why the change occurred.

• Eye position and expression
This one is much more subtle, and unless you are very observant you may not pick up on it at all. A painful cat may sometimes have slanted eyes that are squinting or partially closed. They may also have dilated pupils (the blacks of their eyes look very large or ‘wide eyed’), and a generally strange expression on their face. Or they may seem to ‘zone out’ and just stare blankly ahead. Now there are lots of reasons why a cat will show one or more of these things, so don’t be too quick to diagnose your cat as painful if you don’t notice any other signs. But if you do notice a strange look in their eyes, it’s probably best to have them checked out by a vet.

• Posture
If you picture a happy cat in your mind, you may think of one who is relaxed and playfully rolling around in response to a good petting session. Now consider the opposite – a painful cat will often sit in a hunched, guarded position. Their muscles may be quite tense, and they will flinch or pull away when touched. Some cats just don’t like being touched, but if yours normally does and then suddenly doesn’t, consider pain as a possible cause.

• Aggression
As previously mentioned, a painful cat won’t want to be touched and this often leads to aggression. If you stroke your cat and he turns around to bite or scratch you, or if he hisses at you when touched, or even if he just starts to twitch his tail in an agitated manner when there doesn’t seem to be any reason for it, get him checked out by the vet.

• Licking, chewing, or fur loss
Cats will sometimes make a fuss over the particular part of their body that is in pain, but this is not always the case. Some cats with cystitis (bladder disease) will lick their tummies and cause fur loss in that area. Likewise, some cats with arthritis in a particular joint may lick or chew at that area more frequently than normal. Rarely, this licking is enough to cause damage to the overlying skin.

• Other medical changes
There are some signs of pain that only your vet is likely to pick up on (although you may notice that something just doesn’t seem right), including increased heart rate, breathing rate, temperature or blood pressure. Because these things require the help of a professional to properly measure, it is very important that you take your cat in to the vet whenever you suspect something out of the ordinary.

As you can see, pain in cats is no simple subject. There are some obvious signs of course, but many more that may go unnoticed for some time. Therefore, if you do happen to notice any of the above signs, it’s always best to take your cat to the vet to have them checked out as soon as possible. Even then, it can be very difficult to tell if they are in pain, so sometimes the best test is to treat for any possible pain and then re-evaluate to see if it made any difference. Whatever you do, try not to ignore it because unlike humans, who are very good at expressing discomfort, cats will most often suffer in silence and it’s our job to make sure they don’t have to.

If you are worried that your cat may be showing signs of pain described above, talk to your vet or try our Interactive Cat Symptom Guide to check any other symptoms you notice.

342 thoughts on “How Do You Know If A Cat Is In Pain?”

We don’t know what is wrong with my cat tigger hi is growling and making distressing noises he keeps moving about like he dose not know what to do with him self he dose not like us to touch his back tail and legs he is very distressed and he looks ill every time he moves he cry’s

We don’t know what is wrong with my cat tigger hi is growling and making distressing noises he keeps moving about like he dose not know what to do with him self he dose not like us to touch his back tail and legs he is very distressed and he looks ill every time he moves he cry’s

Hi, every time my cat eats wet food she tends to vomit it out straight away, we have tried to feed her biscuit but she doesn’t eat it, she often meows more than usaual, and has lost a lot of weight! I hope it’s not serious but just wondering what I can do to help her! Thanks

Hi, every time my cat eats wet food she tends to vomit it out straight away, we have tried to feed her biscuit but she doesn’t eat it, she often meows more than usaual, and has lost a lot of weight! I hope it’s not serious but just wondering what I can do to help her! Thanks

My cat is completely zoned out right now, hes breathing heavy &; before this he made an awful noise that I cant even describe! His eyes were dialated &; ive never seen them that big. Right now hes laying beside the couch completely ignoring us like were not around him. Please if you have any idea of what might be wrong tell me!

My cat is completely zoned out right now, hes breathing heavy &; before this he made an awful noise that I cant even describe! His eyes were dialated &; ive never seen them that big. Right now hes laying beside the couch completely ignoring us like were not around him. Please if you have any idea of what might be wrong tell me!

Hello this article was most informative thanks! My poor cat is new to the outdoors at 2 yrs old and she got in a fight with another cat for the first time. I see no injuries and she moves fine but she’s displaying most of the other symptoms above. She had her shots and rabies but I’m worried is all:/ Maybe it’s just a pride thing!

Hello this article was most informative thanks! My poor cat is new to the outdoors at 2 yrs old and she got in a fight with another cat for the first time. I see no injuries and she moves fine but she’s displaying most of the other symptoms above. She had her shots and rabies but I’m worried is all:/ Maybe it’s just a pride thing!

Hi! My cat Sasha is usually very affectionate, and loves to be held, doesn’t mind being picked up, etc. As of late, she’s been sleeping in my lap for a good portion of the day, and has been vomiting quite often. Today I noticed that she’s started crying/growling whenever I try and move her from my lap, and she doesn’t want to be touched, despite the fact she wants to sleep near me. She’s been eating and she doesn’t seem to have any movement issues aside from her tiredness, so… Is something really wrong with her? She’s not actively displaying that she’s in pain, and she seems to perk up whenever someone else enters the room, but I’d like a professional opinion on this. My vet won’t be open until Monday and I would prefer not to wait until then if it’s serious.

Hello Vee, apologies the blog is not monitored over the weekend. It sounds like she should definitely go to the vet for a check over, there could be a number of reasons she is displaying this behaviour – it is possible the vet will want to run tests such as bloods. Please let us know how you get on. Dave RVN

Hi! My cat Sasha is usually very affectionate, and loves to be held, doesn’t mind being picked up, etc. As of late, she’s been sleeping in my lap for a good portion of the day, and has been vomiting quite often. Today I noticed that she’s started crying/growling whenever I try and move her from my lap, and she doesn’t want to be touched, despite the fact she wants to sleep near me. She’s been eating and she doesn’t seem to have any movement issues aside from her tiredness, so… Is something really wrong with her? She’s not actively displaying that she’s in pain, and she seems to perk up whenever someone else enters the room, but I’d like a professional opinion on this. My vet won’t be open until Monday and I would prefer not to wait until then if it’s serious.

Hello Vee, apologies the blog is not monitored over the weekend. It sounds like she should definitely go to the vet for a check over, there could be a number of reasons she is displaying this behaviour – it is possible the vet will want to run tests such as bloods. Please let us know how you get on. Dave RVN

my cat is breathing very slowing looks dull and when u rub her she always purrs but when u touch her now she just lies there with her eyes closed and she doen’t eat as much now…Do you know whats wrong with her?

my cat is breathing very slowing looks dull and when u rub her she always purrs but when u touch her now she just lies there with her eyes closed and she doen’t eat as much now…Do you know whats wrong with her?

My cat had kittens 2 days a go but all of a sudden one screaming out louder and moving a lot like its in pain not sure if it had been for a wee or poo yet if continues will be taking it vets un morning but can you give me advice till then thanks

My cat had kittens 2 days a go but all of a sudden one screaming out louder and moving a lot like its in pain not sure if it had been for a wee or poo yet if continues will be taking it vets un morning but can you give me advice till then thanks

My cat is usually very loving and runs up to me meowing when I get home from work, and today he did the same thing, but he is limping pretty bad on his left front leg. He let’s me pick him up and he even let me rub up and down his entire left leg and side without meowing or trying to get away from me. I went to sit on the floor with him and he started to rub his head against my hands and look at me as if to say “what do you look so sad for?”, but it breaks my heart to see him limping like this. He doesn’t put very much weight on that leg at all and I’ve been home for about an hour and a half. I understand that there isn’t much you can do without physically examining him in person, but does this sound like a serious problem? I ask this because he only shows one of the signs above that he is in pain and that is the lameness. Thank you for listening.

Hi Skylar, if any animal seems that they are in pain, it’s important to get them checked out if possible. Cat’s are notoriously good at hiding pain and discomfort, so for them to limp and be lame needs the advice and examination of a vet.

My cat is usually very loving and runs up to me meowing when I get home from work, and today he did the same thing, but he is limping pretty bad on his left front leg. He let’s me pick him up and he even let me rub up and down his entire left leg and side without meowing or trying to get away from me. I went to sit on the floor with him and he started to rub his head against my hands and look at me as if to say “what do you look so sad for?”, but it breaks my heart to see him limping like this. He doesn’t put very much weight on that leg at all and I’ve been home for about an hour and a half. I understand that there isn’t much you can do without physically examining him in person, but does this sound like a serious problem? I ask this because he only shows one of the signs above that he is in pain and that is the lameness. Thank you for listening.

Hi Skylar, if any animal seems that they are in pain, it’s important to get them checked out if possible. Cat’s are notoriously good at hiding pain and discomfort, so for them to limp and be lame needs the advice and examination of a vet.

Once or twice a week, when he’s just eaten, my cat will suddenly start to move very slowly, get into a squatting position and cry out in pain for a couple of minutes. Then he recovers and seems to be perfectly fine again until the next time. It doesn’t seem to put him off his food – he is a big eater although is not overweight. We took him to the vet and they thoroughly examined him and could find nothing wrong – other than evidence of giardia for which they treated him. We bought some ‘raw’, supposedly healthy food because we thought this might help but he absolutely refused to eat it. So he’s back on the ‘rubbish’, wet food, and scraps of our food and he loves it but then every week he’ll get pain. Is it some sort of IBS – in which case is there anything we can do? The only thing that doesn’t seem to give him pain is boiled chicken…

The poor chap! It was definitely a good idea to take him to the vets – did they xray him at all? It is probably best to speak to them about any further tests and possible medication to help your cat with these episodes. There are various drugs to treat the gastrointestinal tract, but the cause should be determined first.

Once or twice a week, when he’s just eaten, my cat will suddenly start to move very slowly, get into a squatting position and cry out in pain for a couple of minutes. Then he recovers and seems to be perfectly fine again until the next time. It doesn’t seem to put him off his food – he is a big eater although is not overweight. We took him to the vet and they thoroughly examined him and could find nothing wrong – other than evidence of giardia for which they treated him. We bought some ‘raw’, supposedly healthy food because we thought this might help but he absolutely refused to eat it. So he’s back on the ‘rubbish’, wet food, and scraps of our food and he loves it but then every week he’ll get pain. Is it some sort of IBS – in which case is there anything we can do? The only thing that doesn’t seem to give him pain is boiled chicken…

The poor chap! It was definitely a good idea to take him to the vets – did they xray him at all? It is probably best to speak to them about any further tests and possible medication to help your cat with these episodes. There are various drugs to treat the gastrointestinal tract, but the cause should be determined first.

Hi, my 1 year old cat Oscar seems to have a lot of “down days”. Because it’s so frequent I wouldn’t say there are any sudden changes in behaviour, but he has days when I look at him and can tell by his eyes that he’s not right, they seem puffy and he seems withdrawn. He sits in places he doesn’t usually on these days, usually away from us. So I’m wondering if he has something underlying that we haven’t picked up. He doesn’t hurt to the touch, and his mood can change all in the same day so it may just be that he has mood swings! He’s very very affectionate usually. He always has black crust around his nose and eyes (we clean them but they reappear immediately!) so I wonder if he gets sore heads or ears?

Hi, my 1 year old cat Oscar seems to have a lot of “down days”. Because it’s so frequent I wouldn’t say there are any sudden changes in behaviour, but he has days when I look at him and can tell by his eyes that he’s not right, they seem puffy and he seems withdrawn. He sits in places he doesn’t usually on these days, usually away from us. So I’m wondering if he has something underlying that we haven’t picked up. He doesn’t hurt to the touch, and his mood can change all in the same day so it may just be that he has mood swings! He’s very very affectionate usually. He always has black crust around his nose and eyes (we clean them but they reappear immediately!) so I wonder if he gets sore heads or ears?

Hi, Our cat Maggie looks really miserable and dull and is breathing very quickly. We think she may have hurt her front left leg as it looks limp compared to the others, we’re currently trying to get in to see an out of hours vet, how hard is that to arrange?!
She’s not grow.ing or hissing or meowing, she’s just silent and putting up with whatever it is that is bothering her… Is the silence a known symptom? We always thought that cats showed pain when they were injured.

Hi, Our cat Maggie looks really miserable and dull and is breathing very quickly. We think she may have hurt her front left leg as it looks limp compared to the others, we’re currently trying to get in to see an out of hours vet, how hard is that to arrange?!
She’s not grow.ing or hissing or meowing, she’s just silent and putting up with whatever it is that is bothering her… Is the silence a known symptom? We always thought that cats showed pain when they were injured.

Hello, my Cat is crying more then she normally does, since last night after she fell out of the livingroom window, she runs to my bedroom windows if they are open but is to scared to go out side when I open the front door for her. She’s rolling around on the floor a lot and when we touch her back near to her back legs she seems sore but she doesn’t cry if it’s hurting her. She’s been crying as if cats do when giving birth but she’s not pregnant as she won’t be out longer then 2 minutes if she falls out of the window, I don’t know what to do about her but I can’t afford to take her to the vets either, what can I possibly do to help her?

Hello Ashleigh, If you haven’t yet, please take your cat to a vet. There are charities that can help pay for costs or even family/friends might be able to help, but she sounds like she is in need of veterinary care. David RVN.

Hello, my Cat is crying more then she normally does, since last night after she fell out of the livingroom window, she runs to my bedroom windows if they are open but is to scared to go out side when I open the front door for her. She’s rolling around on the floor a lot and when we touch her back near to her back legs she seems sore but she doesn’t cry if it’s hurting her. She’s been crying as if cats do when giving birth but she’s not pregnant as she won’t be out longer then 2 minutes if she falls out of the window, I don’t know what to do about her but I can’t afford to take her to the vets either, what can I possibly do to help her?

Hello Ashleigh, If you haven’t yet, please take your cat to a vet. There are charities that can help pay for costs or even family/friends might be able to help, but she sounds like she is in need of veterinary care. David RVN.

Hi there my cat seems to be doing fine except when i hold her on her back like you hold a baby. Never before did she get upset with this but now when you flip her on her back she starts meowing and wanting to get down which is unusual. Any help you can provide?

Hi there my cat seems to be doing fine except when i hold her on her back like you hold a baby. Never before did she get upset with this but now when you flip her on her back she starts meowing and wanting to get down which is unusual. Any help you can provide?

recently my cat has made “crying noises” when we pet his head and he gets upset and wants us to stop touching him . I see nothing visibly wrong and he seems to act like his usual self . he is a 100% indoor cat so I can not figure out what is wrong . perhaps he hit his head ???

Hi Sam, he could have knocked his head, however there might be another problem such as a dental issue or even his ears. If he continues to seem upset, it is worth speaking to your vet and having him checked over. Dave RVN VetHelpDirect

recently my cat has made “crying noises” when we pet his head and he gets upset and wants us to stop touching him . I see nothing visibly wrong and he seems to act like his usual self . he is a 100% indoor cat so I can not figure out what is wrong . perhaps he hit his head ???

Hi Sam, he could have knocked his head, however there might be another problem such as a dental issue or even his ears. If he continues to seem upset, it is worth speaking to your vet and having him checked over. Dave RVN VetHelpDirect

Hello, I would imagine the vet checked your cat over, especially the rear-end by the tail, this is a common area for a cat bite, if they have been in a fight. If you are still concerned (and I’m sure your vet would have said the same), please speak to them again. Dave RVN VetHelpDirect

Hello, I would imagine the vet checked your cat over, especially the rear-end by the tail, this is a common area for a cat bite, if they have been in a fight. If you are still concerned (and I’m sure your vet would have said the same), please speak to them again. Dave RVN VetHelpDirect

Hi. Our cat has been recently recovered from an acute episode of hydronephrosis (?due to kidney stone, ?tumour). He was very unwell with sudden total loss of appetite and obvious pain, although it took 10 days before the vet gave any painkillers. He had also been doing a kind of slow muscular spasm around his shoulders when resting which nobody seemed interested in. The spasm stopped whilst he was on opiates, which worked wonders, and it has returned again now the analgesia has stopped, but he otherwise seems well, being active and eating well. However, I am concerned whether this muscular contraction is an indication that he has returned to a degree of pain, albeit lower than before. He is 15 yrs old and known to have some renal failure in his remaining kidney. I don’t know that the vet will pick up on anything else as they were prepared to put him to sleep before I insisted on giving him analgesia to get him eating again. Any advice would be very gratefully received. Thanks.

Hi. Our cat has been recently recovered from an acute episode of hydronephrosis (?due to kidney stone, ?tumour). He was very unwell with sudden total loss of appetite and obvious pain, although it took 10 days before the vet gave any painkillers. He had also been doing a kind of slow muscular spasm around his shoulders when resting which nobody seemed interested in. The spasm stopped whilst he was on opiates, which worked wonders, and it has returned again now the analgesia has stopped, but he otherwise seems well, being active and eating well. However, I am concerned whether this muscular contraction is an indication that he has returned to a degree of pain, albeit lower than before. He is 15 yrs old and known to have some renal failure in his remaining kidney. I don’t know that the vet will pick up on anything else as they were prepared to put him to sleep before I insisted on giving him analgesia to get him eating again. Any advice would be very gratefully received. Thanks.

Hi there,
I have juts taken my cat to the vets. She has become suddenly swollen around her middle and out of character. She has had a blood test and scan. The scan indicates a possible liver problem. It is not one colour in the scan and not smooth.
Her white blood cells are low?
I have medication for her, she has managed to hold down a full days worth today. She is 13 and although I have a weeks worth of medication, I think she is suffering. She totters around and can’t manage the stairs, she looks sad and can’t settle. She is howling a little too. I think it is sadly time to have her put to sleep. But this was my very last resort after spending a lot to try and help her. I think she is suffering. Please can you advise me. Should I pursue the medication for a few days more? Please can you tell me if it would be cruel to do that?
I will be so sad to lose her. I just can’t keep her holding on if she’s suffering.
I don’t want to keep forcing medication in if she is suffering. I was just hoping to get a second opinion.
Thank you

Hi there,
I have juts taken my cat to the vets. She has become suddenly swollen around her middle and out of character. She has had a blood test and scan. The scan indicates a possible liver problem. It is not one colour in the scan and not smooth.
Her white blood cells are low?
I have medication for her, she has managed to hold down a full days worth today. She is 13 and although I have a weeks worth of medication, I think she is suffering. She totters around and can’t manage the stairs, she looks sad and can’t settle. She is howling a little too. I think it is sadly time to have her put to sleep. But this was my very last resort after spending a lot to try and help her. I think she is suffering. Please can you advise me. Should I pursue the medication for a few days more? Please can you tell me if it would be cruel to do that?
I will be so sad to lose her. I just can’t keep her holding on if she’s suffering.
I don’t want to keep forcing medication in if she is suffering. I was just hoping to get a second opinion.
Thank you

hi my cat went out this morning and has come back not very happy…I picked him up and he started miowing like he was in pain…I put him down and he stopped. I tried to stroke him and he miows and even went to bite me which he has never done before. I asked him what he’s been up too and he makes this sort meow growling noise in reply…who said cats can’t talk. He has no signs of being in a fight…however, I couple of years ago I had the same thing happen to another cat but worse,I had to rush him off to the vet and they had to put him to sleep.

hi my cat went out this morning and has come back not very happy…I picked him up and he started miowing like he was in pain…I put him down and he stopped. I tried to stroke him and he miows and even went to bite me which he has never done before. I asked him what he’s been up too and he makes this sort meow growling noise in reply…who said cats can’t talk. He has no signs of being in a fight…however, I couple of years ago I had the same thing happen to another cat but worse,I had to rush him off to the vet and they had to put him to sleep.

My sister’s cat has started limping after he came back from his usual trip outside. I tried to touch his front left leg but he started to make some noise. He still tries to jump and climb but he is less active now and he sleeps most of the time. But other than that, he still have big appetite. We think that our cat got his injury from fighting other cats, but my sister does not want to take him to the vets as its really expensive. Should we wait few more days before we take some actions?

If the cat is limping, then it is in pain and needs to see a vet – regardless of cost. Under the Animal Welfare Act all pets should be free from pain and cared for adequately, so please speak to a vet as soon as possible.

My sister’s cat has started limping after he came back from his usual trip outside. I tried to touch his front left leg but he started to make some noise. He still tries to jump and climb but he is less active now and he sleeps most of the time. But other than that, he still have big appetite. We think that our cat got his injury from fighting other cats, but my sister does not want to take him to the vets as its really expensive. Should we wait few more days before we take some actions?

If the cat is limping, then it is in pain and needs to see a vet – regardless of cost. Under the Animal Welfare Act all pets should be free from pain and cared for adequately, so please speak to a vet as soon as possible.

We have new kittens, 5 wks old. One of them seems to be very zoned and dazed. Mother isnt nursing it, and it sits by the water bowl and stared at it. Really upset and concerned about it. Lastnight, it was having trouble staying balanced with back legs. I checked and they seem fine and working. We are so worried about it

We have new kittens, 5 wks old. One of them seems to be very zoned and dazed. Mother isnt nursing it, and it sits by the water bowl and stared at it. Really upset and concerned about it. Lastnight, it was having trouble staying balanced with back legs. I checked and they seem fine and working. We are so worried about it

Hi, my nine year old cat has been having moments where he lies down, howls/meows, eyes are diluted and he is breathing fast. I dont know whats wrong with him, and i really want to know, its hard to get specific information on this. please help.

Hi , it sounds like your cat is really in distress during these “moments” and the internet is not the best place to find answers in this situation – your vet really is the best source for helping your cat as a physical examination is the only way to diagnose and treat the problem!

Hi, my nine year old cat has been having moments where he lies down, howls/meows, eyes are diluted and he is breathing fast. I dont know whats wrong with him, and i really want to know, its hard to get specific information on this. please help.

Hi , it sounds like your cat is really in distress during these “moments” and the internet is not the best place to find answers in this situation – your vet really is the best source for helping your cat as a physical examination is the only way to diagnose and treat the problem!

My 3 year-old female cat has always loved being pet all-over. Until today, that is. Now when I pet her from the top of her head all the way down to her back, just when I get the area just before the tail she jumps/flips and runs away so fast it’s startling. I am unsure of what to do. She is an indoor cat so I know she hasn’t been hit by a car or anything. She does a lot of playing and often runs like crazy from one end of the house to the other, something she has done since she was a kitten. I don’t know if it’s possible for her to be hurt from that? Or maybe there is a sensory issue? Or a medical problem? I don’t know what other symptoms to look for, for anything else. And as far as I can tell, she is otherwise normal acting, she still jumps up on the couch and stands up on her hind legs when she wants me to pet her. Please, any advice would be appreciated. Thank you.

My 3 year-old female cat has always loved being pet all-over. Until today, that is. Now when I pet her from the top of her head all the way down to her back, just when I get the area just before the tail she jumps/flips and runs away so fast it’s startling. I am unsure of what to do. She is an indoor cat so I know she hasn’t been hit by a car or anything. She does a lot of playing and often runs like crazy from one end of the house to the other, something she has done since she was a kitten. I don’t know if it’s possible for her to be hurt from that? Or maybe there is a sensory issue? Or a medical problem? I don’t know what other symptoms to look for, for anything else. And as far as I can tell, she is otherwise normal acting, she still jumps up on the couch and stands up on her hind legs when she wants me to pet her. Please, any advice would be appreciated. Thank you.

so my cat shadow has been acting mostly normal but from time to time she cries when being picked up..this only lasts for a few hours before shes fine again..she purrs when pet,eats fine and drinks, bathroom breaks are normal she doesnt cater to any particular side she rolls around normal but for some reason ever few days for an hr or 2 she appears like picking her up hurts not sure what to do especially because im low income and cannot afford a vet

Hi Sam, Shadow crying does seem to indicate pain or discomfort somewhere. Without a proper examination it is impossible to say what it could be – is there any animal charity or friends that could help financially to have her seen by a vet?

so my cat shadow has been acting mostly normal but from time to time she cries when being picked up..this only lasts for a few hours before shes fine again..she purrs when pet,eats fine and drinks, bathroom breaks are normal she doesnt cater to any particular side she rolls around normal but for some reason ever few days for an hr or 2 she appears like picking her up hurts not sure what to do especially because im low income and cannot afford a vet

Hi Sam, Shadow crying does seem to indicate pain or discomfort somewhere. Without a proper examination it is impossible to say what it could be – is there any animal charity or friends that could help financially to have her seen by a vet?

Hello Morgan, your cat is biting and scratching due to pain (which is causing the limping). You need to take them to a vet – financially, is there anyone who can help from family or friends or a local charity?

Hello Morgan, your cat is biting and scratching due to pain (which is causing the limping). You need to take them to a vet – financially, is there anyone who can help from family or friends or a local charity?

Hi Sharon, we have just picked up the comment… does she have any other symptoms? It may be a case of speaking to your own vet – this guide can help too with any sypmtoms – http://www.vethelpdirect.com/selfHelpGuide.php please keep us updated. Dave RVN admin Vet Help Direct

Hi Sharon, we have just picked up the comment… does she have any other symptoms? It may be a case of speaking to your own vet – this guide can help too with any sypmtoms – http://www.vethelpdirect.com/selfHelpGuide.php please keep us updated. Dave RVN admin Vet Help Direct

Hi, our cat tammy starting growing, we took to vet who submmitted him to a prucedure of removing a liquid inside. Then made a heart test and all is ok, no tumor .. no heart problem. We took him back home, his behavious changed totally, quite, doesnt eat doest drink. After 2 days, we start putting food (recovery) into his mouth and water.. he is still quite.. very always is same place. we put him in avery confort area. he is there alone, quite. he can reac when we try to feed him, he seems to like it, but of course.. he is tired. does not allow much. we feed him litte, we do not know how much we should try to give him (forced food).Anyway. the way he is .. seems he is in a bad pain.. and is getting read to die. he is 13yo now.

Hi, our cat tammy starting growing, we took to vet who submmitted him to a prucedure of removing a liquid inside. Then made a heart test and all is ok, no tumor .. no heart problem. We took him back home, his behavious changed totally, quite, doesnt eat doest drink. After 2 days, we start putting food (recovery) into his mouth and water.. he is still quite.. very always is same place. we put him in avery confort area. he is there alone, quite. he can reac when we try to feed him, he seems to like it, but of course.. he is tired. does not allow much. we feed him litte, we do not know how much we should try to give him (forced food).Anyway. the way he is .. seems he is in a bad pain.. and is getting read to die. he is 13yo now.

My 2year old cat came in yesterday after spending 2 nights away (he does this every few weeks) he didn’t want his food and went straight to his bed, later in the night he came and sat with me, I was giving him fuss and when I touched his tail he me meowed and scratched me he’s never liked having his paws or tail touched but usually he’ll just put his paw on my hand in a more playful than aggressive way

I decided something wasn’t right and had a quick feel of his tail, about half way down there is a lump, I don’t know if it’s hard or soft as it was clearly painful to touch, he’s moving his tail and flicking it, he’s eating some of his food but he’s definitely lost his appetite.
I first thought maybe he’s caught his tail in something and it will heal in time, now after googling it I’m worried it could be serious, I have no idea if he urinating or pooping, he doesn’t have a litter tray

Hi Charly, sorry the blogs are not monitored over the weekend. If you haven’t visited the vet as yet, which suggest that you have him checked over with them. The lump on the tail can be something such as an abscess from a catfight – this is quite common (also painful). If it is a cat bite abscess, it will need treatment and antibiotics/painkillers. All the best – Dave RVN Vet Help Direct admin.

My 2year old cat came in yesterday after spending 2 nights away (he does this every few weeks) he didn’t want his food and went straight to his bed, later in the night he came and sat with me, I was giving him fuss and when I touched his tail he me meowed and scratched me he’s never liked having his paws or tail touched but usually he’ll just put his paw on my hand in a more playful than aggressive way

I decided something wasn’t right and had a quick feel of his tail, about half way down there is a lump, I don’t know if it’s hard or soft as it was clearly painful to touch, he’s moving his tail and flicking it, he’s eating some of his food but he’s definitely lost his appetite.
I first thought maybe he’s caught his tail in something and it will heal in time, now after googling it I’m worried it could be serious, I have no idea if he urinating or pooping, he doesn’t have a litter tray

Hi Charly, sorry the blogs are not monitored over the weekend. If you haven’t visited the vet as yet, which suggest that you have him checked over with them. The lump on the tail can be something such as an abscess from a catfight – this is quite common (also painful). If it is a cat bite abscess, it will need treatment and antibiotics/painkillers. All the best – Dave RVN Vet Help Direct admin.

My cat jumped onto the kitchen work top when the over door was open and hit her lower back- she jumped straight down again and ran off. We’ve stopped her going outside so we can monitor her and she isnt limping but when i touches the area she whipped her head round and used both paws to stop my hand (although she doesnt use nails ever on us-it was a strong reaction). How will I know if its more than bruised and should I just keep her inside for a while to recover? Thanks

If she still seems in pain around that area in the morning, it would be good to get her checked out… she may need some painkillers etc. – of course if you are worried in the meantime, please contact your vet sooner.

My cat jumped onto the kitchen work top when the over door was open and hit her lower back- she jumped straight down again and ran off. We’ve stopped her going outside so we can monitor her and she isnt limping but when i touches the area she whipped her head round and used both paws to stop my hand (although she doesnt use nails ever on us-it was a strong reaction). How will I know if its more than bruised and should I just keep her inside for a while to recover? Thanks

If she still seems in pain around that area in the morning, it would be good to get her checked out… she may need some painkillers etc. – of course if you are worried in the meantime, please contact your vet sooner.

My cat is 13 months old and is usually playful. He all of a sudden lost that playful attitude and became a little more aggressive (growling when picked up, not to the point of biting). He gets in his normal sleeping area and will stay there all day, except for the occasional bathroom break and to grab a bite to eat. Whenever he started showing these signs we took him to the vet and everything checked out fine, but he still has this personality change and I can’t shake the fact that he does not seem well.

He also seems to be losing weight, even though when they weighed him he actually gained a little. No vomitting, diarrhea, or any of those symptoms. Just acting a bit lethargic and lost the energy level he once had. Going on 12 days now and we will be taking him to get checked out again this time with blood work and x rays, but wanted to see if there was maybe a certain illness he may be presenting.

My cat is 13 months old and is usually playful. He all of a sudden lost that playful attitude and became a little more aggressive (growling when picked up, not to the point of biting). He gets in his normal sleeping area and will stay there all day, except for the occasional bathroom break and to grab a bite to eat. Whenever he started showing these signs we took him to the vet and everything checked out fine, but he still has this personality change and I can’t shake the fact that he does not seem well.

He also seems to be losing weight, even though when they weighed him he actually gained a little. No vomitting, diarrhea, or any of those symptoms. Just acting a bit lethargic and lost the energy level he once had. Going on 12 days now and we will be taking him to get checked out again this time with blood work and x rays, but wanted to see if there was maybe a certain illness he may be presenting.

Hi Lisa, if you haven’t already – yes your cat needs to see a vet. The discharge is more than likely a pus infection, requiring antibiotics, it will not heal properly otherwise. Hope that helps! Dave RVN admin Vet Help Direct

Hi Lisa, if you haven’t already – yes your cat needs to see a vet. The discharge is more than likely a pus infection, requiring antibiotics, it will not heal properly otherwise. Hope that helps! Dave RVN admin Vet Help Direct

Hi, my cat is 14 months old, and has suddenly developed a limp on his front right leg. He is walking around still, and has a normal appetite, just a bit more sleepy than usual. No idea what’s caused it, he’s usually very hyper, so maybe fallen from something. Any advice please

HI Caz, if he is still limping, then he will need to see a vet. There is usually a reason behind limping pets, but sometimes we never find out the cause. Your cat may need a short course of anti-inflammatories to help with any pain and stiffness.

Hi, my cat is 14 months old, and has suddenly developed a limp on his front right leg. He is walking around still, and has a normal appetite, just a bit more sleepy than usual. No idea what’s caused it, he’s usually very hyper, so maybe fallen from something. Any advice please

HI Caz, if he is still limping, then he will need to see a vet. There is usually a reason behind limping pets, but sometimes we never find out the cause. Your cat may need a short course of anti-inflammatories to help with any pain and stiffness.

My cat simba,had been not letting me touch his ears for the past 3 days,just today i picked him up and was patting him and when my other cat came Simba started to hiss and try and attack it,which is unusual because there normally best friends,so I went to go pat his head around his ears and he hissed and meowed and tried to attack me,there’s no discharge from his ears and no loss of appetite,what is wrong with my cat and is it serious ???!??

Hi Anna, because of they way they are reacting, we’d strongly suggest you take them to a vet for a check over. Ears can be notorious for things like foreign bodies (grass seeds etc), or there could be a problem such as ear mites. When you take them to the vet, they will probably need to sedate your cat to have a look – especially where Simba is getting so upset.

My cat simba,had been not letting me touch his ears for the past 3 days,just today i picked him up and was patting him and when my other cat came Simba started to hiss and try and attack it,which is unusual because there normally best friends,so I went to go pat his head around his ears and he hissed and meowed and tried to attack me,there’s no discharge from his ears and no loss of appetite,what is wrong with my cat and is it serious ???!??

Hi Anna, because of they way they are reacting, we’d strongly suggest you take them to a vet for a check over. Ears can be notorious for things like foreign bodies (grass seeds etc), or there could be a problem such as ear mites. When you take them to the vet, they will probably need to sedate your cat to have a look – especially where Simba is getting so upset.

Hi my cat is in serious pain, at night she was in a fight and her eye wont open. It has a bit of blood underneath it and her nose and mouth has blood too. I will bring her to vets tomorrow but what is freaking me out is that she is barely standing up never mind walking and eating, could that be all down to pain ? ahh i love her hope vets will bring her back to normal

Hi my cat is in serious pain, at night she was in a fight and her eye wont open. It has a bit of blood underneath it and her nose and mouth has blood too. I will bring her to vets tomorrow but what is freaking me out is that she is barely standing up never mind walking and eating, could that be all down to pain ? ahh i love her hope vets will bring her back to normal

I have an outside cat who refuses to come indoors. It was extremely hot today (103) and he would not come in.. I made sure he had fresh water and checked on him regularly and he was ok. Now it has cooled off and he is acting strange. Meowing loud, won’t eat, doesn’t want to be loved on. He moves away from me when I sit next to him. He is walking fine and doesn’t appear hurt. Do you think that maybe he is just mad? Or should I be worried? He used to be real lovey but here in the last few months he is very skittish.

I have an outside cat who refuses to come indoors. It was extremely hot today (103) and he would not come in.. I made sure he had fresh water and checked on him regularly and he was ok. Now it has cooled off and he is acting strange. Meowing loud, won’t eat, doesn’t want to be loved on. He moves away from me when I sit next to him. He is walking fine and doesn’t appear hurt. Do you think that maybe he is just mad? Or should I be worried? He used to be real lovey but here in the last few months he is very skittish.

When I came home from work Thursday evening my kitten had a limp. I checked the pads of her paws and pressed up and down her leg she didn’t cry or flinch she is still eating playing climbing up on chairs and the bed. I think it might be her shoulder what should I do I can’t stop her from climbing and messing does she need a vet?

When I came home from work Thursday evening my kitten had a limp. I checked the pads of her paws and pressed up and down her leg she didn’t cry or flinch she is still eating playing climbing up on chairs and the bed. I think it might be her shoulder what should I do I can’t stop her from climbing and messing does she need a vet?

My cat Sam he’s just over 2 years old. He came in acting strange today sleeping in very unusual spots he never goes in. He was sat on the sofa with me and as I sat down on the opposite end he meowed as if in pain. He did the same when my dog sat next to me no where near him, he’s always been friendly and never had a cross paw with my dog. His eyes look more closed and slanted than usual. I’m worried because his mother showed similar symptoms and she had been poisoned by someone in our neighbourhood. I don’t know whether it’s me being over protective and paranoid. But his behaviour is definitely out of the ordinary.

Hi Megan, the general rule of thumb, if you think your pet is behaving out of the ordinary is to get them checked over by your vet. We know this does have cost implications, but for peace of mind it is the best option. Dave RVN Vet Help Direct.

My cat Sam he’s just over 2 years old. He came in acting strange today sleeping in very unusual spots he never goes in. He was sat on the sofa with me and as I sat down on the opposite end he meowed as if in pain. He did the same when my dog sat next to me no where near him, he’s always been friendly and never had a cross paw with my dog. His eyes look more closed and slanted than usual. I’m worried because his mother showed similar symptoms and she had been poisoned by someone in our neighbourhood. I don’t know whether it’s me being over protective and paranoid. But his behaviour is definitely out of the ordinary.

Hi Megan, the general rule of thumb, if you think your pet is behaving out of the ordinary is to get them checked over by your vet. We know this does have cost implications, but for peace of mind it is the best option. Dave RVN Vet Help Direct.

Hi Dave,my cat seems to be suffering from pain but I can’t tell where exactly…at first I thought he might be having tummy pains but after feeding him a snack I noticed his one paw kept staying in the air and when he walked it was visibly weaker…he doesn’t seem to have any wounds on his paw…could my cat suffer from a heart disease or stroke of some sort? He is less than a year old…he seems to be laying comfortably stretched out not bunched up as a usual cat in pain would

Hi Andre, pets can suffer from heart disease etc. but there are other things that can also make them seem weak. If you are concerned your pet is in pain or looking weak/under the weather, getting them checked over by your vet is always the best policy. Dave RVN Vet Help Direct

Hi Dave,my cat seems to be suffering from pain but I can’t tell where exactly…at first I thought he might be having tummy pains but after feeding him a snack I noticed his one paw kept staying in the air and when he walked it was visibly weaker…he doesn’t seem to have any wounds on his paw…could my cat suffer from a heart disease or stroke of some sort? He is less than a year old…he seems to be laying comfortably stretched out not bunched up as a usual cat in pain would

Hi Andre, pets can suffer from heart disease etc. but there are other things that can also make them seem weak. If you are concerned your pet is in pain or looking weak/under the weather, getting them checked over by your vet is always the best policy. Dave RVN Vet Help Direct

Sir I have a small cat she has stop walking and not using her back lesg much she just drag her self with her front legs this all started after she got a high fever for which I gave her a small dose of crocin her fever went but after few days she stop walking
Can see be able to walk again

Nikhil, I am unfamiliar with the drug Crocin as we are UK based, however if it is the type that contains paracetamol, then you should have them looked at by a vet as soon as you can. Paracetamol is toxic to cats and should never be given. No human drugs should be given, unless directed by a veterinarian. Please call your vet now!

Sir I have a small cat she has stop walking and not using her back lesg much she just drag her self with her front legs this all started after she got a high fever for which I gave her a small dose of crocin her fever went but after few days she stop walking
Can see be able to walk again

Nikhil, I am unfamiliar with the drug Crocin as we are UK based, however if it is the type that contains paracetamol, then you should have them looked at by a vet as soon as you can. Paracetamol is toxic to cats and should never be given. No human drugs should be given, unless directed by a veterinarian. Please call your vet now!

My 13 year old indoor cat seems unhappy to stand, keeps laying down after a few steps ,is this due to her age .She’s not making any complaining noises still eats but not as much ,that’s probably due to the hot weather

My 13 year old indoor cat seems unhappy to stand, keeps laying down after a few steps ,is this due to her age .She’s not making any complaining noises still eats but not as much ,that’s probably due to the hot weather

Hello, someone dumped a cat and I was feeding him because I felt bad. Well he became increasingly thin over the last 2 weeks and more lethargic. I feel awful, but he was eating and I did not take him to vet as I have no money…. and the humane society would not take him as we are in the country. Now he laying in my tub crying and kicking his feet unable to move. What on earth can I do for him until 9 am when the vet opens? Or is it too late. Poor thing is skin and bones and I didn’t realize how thin he has become.

Hello, someone dumped a cat and I was feeding him because I felt bad. Well he became increasingly thin over the last 2 weeks and more lethargic. I feel awful, but he was eating and I did not take him to vet as I have no money…. and the humane society would not take him as we are in the country. Now he laying in my tub crying and kicking his feet unable to move. What on earth can I do for him until 9 am when the vet opens? Or is it too late. Poor thing is skin and bones and I didn’t realize how thin he has become.

Hi, today I noticed my cat’s tail being low than usual, it was like it was lifeless and just really droopy. She let me stroke her head and back until I got to her tail, then she hissed at me. So I knew something was wrong and I knew something was wrong or she was just having a bad day. I let a few hours pass by as she stayed sleeping under my bed or in a cupboard. I’m really worried but I’ve got a health check at the vet’s in a couple days, shall I wait till the appointment or get her checked ASAP?
Also near the base of the tail it’s normal and then it gets fat couple inches away from the base and then normal once again, so I think something isn’t right.

Hi, today I noticed my cat’s tail being low than usual, it was like it was lifeless and just really droopy. She let me stroke her head and back until I got to her tail, then she hissed at me. So I knew something was wrong and I knew something was wrong or she was just having a bad day. I let a few hours pass by as she stayed sleeping under my bed or in a cupboard. I’m really worried but I’ve got a health check at the vet’s in a couple days, shall I wait till the appointment or get her checked ASAP?
Also near the base of the tail it’s normal and then it gets fat couple inches away from the base and then normal once again, so I think something isn’t right.

Please help. My kitten is sick since yesterday. She s not eating nor drinking and just sleeps all the time. Can’t barely stand and just keep on lying.yesterday she seems to had a fever and very sick so i just give her few drops of water like every 3 hours using syringe.she doesnt seem to be dehydrated and her skin is still kinda elastic when i pull it.not vomiting and no diarrhea.then 8 hours ago i fed her cerelac baby food 2ml everyhour.she resist a bit because she seems kinda weak.she littered just few minutes ago and it looks ok soft and whole.but whats strange to me is that she seems to have parkinsons disease when she moves but it will be gone when she sits and rest. As of now she cant stand on her feet. Just lying and quiet and tail is moving like its itchy. Please inform me whats wrong with her. I dont know what to do. Also i dont have work now and i really cant afford to go to vet and have checked. I just keep on praying that she ll be ok soon as i have lost dozens of stray kittens/cats ive tried to adopt and help before.i love cats so much.thanks god bless

Alvin, your kitten the needs veterinary attention as soon as possible. If you cannot afford to go to a vet, please ask for financial assistance from friends or family. Are there any charities that may be able to help? Best of luck.

Please help. My kitten is sick since yesterday. She s not eating nor drinking and just sleeps all the time. Can’t barely stand and just keep on lying.yesterday she seems to had a fever and very sick so i just give her few drops of water like every 3 hours using syringe.she doesnt seem to be dehydrated and her skin is still kinda elastic when i pull it.not vomiting and no diarrhea.then 8 hours ago i fed her cerelac baby food 2ml everyhour.she resist a bit because she seems kinda weak.she littered just few minutes ago and it looks ok soft and whole.but whats strange to me is that she seems to have parkinsons disease when she moves but it will be gone when she sits and rest. As of now she cant stand on her feet. Just lying and quiet and tail is moving like its itchy. Please inform me whats wrong with her. I dont know what to do. Also i dont have work now and i really cant afford to go to vet and have checked. I just keep on praying that she ll be ok soon as i have lost dozens of stray kittens/cats ive tried to adopt and help before.i love cats so much.thanks god bless

Alvin, your kitten the needs veterinary attention as soon as possible. If you cannot afford to go to a vet, please ask for financial assistance from friends or family. Are there any charities that may be able to help? Best of luck.

My cat has escaped the house and was sleeping the whole day in the neighbours bush. When she came out of the bush, she stretched drank a bit of rain water and went back in the bush. I don’t know what to do. We called her name when she was out of the bush and tapped cat food cans but we still couldnt persuade her to come back. What shall I do? Please reply ASAP

My cat has escaped the house and was sleeping the whole day in the neighbours bush. When she came out of the bush, she stretched drank a bit of rain water and went back in the bush. I don’t know what to do. We called her name when she was out of the bush and tapped cat food cans but we still couldnt persuade her to come back. What shall I do? Please reply ASAP

I woke up this morning and checked the backgarden, front garden and then checked the conservatory which was left open and she was there sleeping on a pillow. I was relieved to know she was safe but when I tried picking her up she meowed and hissed at me. I got her to come down and walk a bit to make sure she hasnt hurt herself or was limping but she kept on meowing. Her meow was like a deep cry which obviously tells us that shes in great pain. I will be booking an appointment with the vet today but i’ll struggle to get her into her basket.

I woke up this morning and checked the backgarden, front garden and then checked the conservatory which was left open and she was there sleeping on a pillow. I was relieved to know she was safe but when I tried picking her up she meowed and hissed at me. I got her to come down and walk a bit to make sure she hasnt hurt herself or was limping but she kept on meowing. Her meow was like a deep cry which obviously tells us that shes in great pain. I will be booking an appointment with the vet today but i’ll struggle to get her into her basket.

Thanks Dave. I don’t have friends. Only my pets. She died this morning. I buried her outside of our house. I was crying a lot even up to now because i miss and love her. but i know i should just be happy for God answered my prayer not to let her suffer long since i do believe there s nothing i can do and I suspect its Fading Kitten Syndrome because when they were borned,they’re a bit thin.their mother is also thin. sadly her younger sister seems to be on the line.she hasn’t been feeding from her mom. Im just trying to be strong and praying and hoping i wont lose her too. They’re 8 or 9 weeks old btw. Im doing all i could to give her sufficient food and vitamins. Thanks again Dave.

Thanks Dave. I don’t have friends. Only my pets. She died this morning. I buried her outside of our house. I was crying a lot even up to now because i miss and love her. but i know i should just be happy for God answered my prayer not to let her suffer long since i do believe there s nothing i can do and I suspect its Fading Kitten Syndrome because when they were borned,they’re a bit thin.their mother is also thin. sadly her younger sister seems to be on the line.she hasn’t been feeding from her mom. Im just trying to be strong and praying and hoping i wont lose her too. They’re 8 or 9 weeks old btw. Im doing all i could to give her sufficient food and vitamins. Thanks again Dave.

Here in my country i dont know any charities and just like in any other country,a visit to a vet could that much.i have monthly allowance but just enough for me and pets to survive for a month. As of now i have 8 cats and 2 kittens. I know God is good and he would help me do what i think is the purpose of my life and that is to be a saviour of cats. Sorry if i sound corny,im just trying to share my thoughts and be myself. Thanks and God bless. I’ll keep you posted regarding the other kitten that was left here.

Here in my country i dont know any charities and just like in any other country,a visit to a vet could that much.i have monthly allowance but just enough for me and pets to survive for a month. As of now i have 8 cats and 2 kittens. I know God is good and he would help me do what i think is the purpose of my life and that is to be a saviour of cats. Sorry if i sound corny,im just trying to share my thoughts and be myself. Thanks and God bless. I’ll keep you posted regarding the other kitten that was left here.

Sir Dave i just want to know what could it be that caused my kitten s death.i only based my idea that they have FKS because since birth they never seemed to have any problems. They’re all active and seemed normal. There’s 3 of them. The first one died after just 2 weeks. I thought maybe he s the only one who s weak and the other s were just fine. But then after the death of 2nd kitty this morning and after i did some reasearch on the net.what i could only think of the cause of their death is KFS. Please inform me more. thanks for your kindness sir Dave. God bless

Sir Dave i just want to know what could it be that caused my kitten s death.i only based my idea that they have FKS because since birth they never seemed to have any problems. They’re all active and seemed normal. There’s 3 of them. The first one died after just 2 weeks. I thought maybe he s the only one who s weak and the other s were just fine. But then after the death of 2nd kitty this morning and after i did some reasearch on the net.what i could only think of the cause of their death is KFS. Please inform me more. thanks for your kindness sir Dave. God bless

My six year old cat started meowing deeply and at first I thought he was just hungry or being playful since he meows in that way whenever he needs to be fed or wants to play. But then, he started hissing and walking around, and dropping on the floor, and he was twisting his body around, too. I tried to pet him to maybe try and soothe him and it seemed like his lower stomach/hind legs area was in pain so I stopped. When I opened the door to where I keep his litter, he ran straight to it and peed. After he peed, he stopped meowing and hissing and just moving around in general and he laid on the floor, looking exhausted. He fell asleep right after but now I’m worried if there’s something wrong with him. What should I do? Thank you.

Hi Ruth, which strongly suggest you getting checked out as soon as possible. There could be a bladder problem going on, even possibly he is starting to be blocked in the area, that is a medical emergency. Even if he is not blocked (or becoming blocked) he still sounds like he needs to see a vet. Please call your vets now for further advice.

My six year old cat started meowing deeply and at first I thought he was just hungry or being playful since he meows in that way whenever he needs to be fed or wants to play. But then, he started hissing and walking around, and dropping on the floor, and he was twisting his body around, too. I tried to pet him to maybe try and soothe him and it seemed like his lower stomach/hind legs area was in pain so I stopped. When I opened the door to where I keep his litter, he ran straight to it and peed. After he peed, he stopped meowing and hissing and just moving around in general and he laid on the floor, looking exhausted. He fell asleep right after but now I’m worried if there’s something wrong with him. What should I do? Thank you.

Hi Ruth, which strongly suggest you getting checked out as soon as possible. There could be a bladder problem going on, even possibly he is starting to be blocked in the area, that is a medical emergency. Even if he is not blocked (or becoming blocked) he still sounds like he needs to see a vet. Please call your vets now for further advice.

Hi, my cat hisses,bites,growls,licking her paws,flicker her paws,and runs to hide after playing and touching her front paws and back. Also these symptoms happens when during cold weather. We rescued her a few years ago from being abandon by her previous family. They declawed her as a kitten. She meow and follow us when she wants food or attention , or she just want to set down . So she can set or lay in our lamps. Her front paws are cold and this middle of summer. I notice her paws is swollen 10 times there size after playing ,cold weather,and touching her paws.She run and jumps ,but suffer for it later. Vets in town and near done,t believe something wrong and wants x rays. We can afford xRays and I won’t support vets who declaw cats. Why do vets denied the fact cats suffer from pain after years of declawing.

Hi, my cat hisses,bites,growls,licking her paws,flicker her paws,and runs to hide after playing and touching her front paws and back. Also these symptoms happens when during cold weather. We rescued her a few years ago from being abandon by her previous family. They declawed her as a kitten. She meow and follow us when she wants food or attention , or she just want to set down . So she can set or lay in our lamps. Her front paws are cold and this middle of summer. I notice her paws is swollen 10 times there size after playing ,cold weather,and touching her paws.She run and jumps ,but suffer for it later. Vets in town and near done,t believe something wrong and wants x rays. We can afford xRays and I won’t support vets who declaw cats. Why do vets denied the fact cats suffer from pain after years of declawing.

hi, my 10year old male indoor cat has always loved his food and is full of character. This morning was a usual morning true to this. But when I came home from work after about an hour I noticed he was very quiet and didn’t want any dinner and just stayed curled up in his bed. When I got up out of his bed late me that night he seemed fine when I stroked his head but as I went closer to his back paws he moaned loudly. He’s walkin around and putting all weight down but doesn’t appear to be walking around tall he seems to be quite low to the floor.

I’m going to take him the vet tomorrow… But any ideas what it could be? Litter tray etc all fine no unusual signs. Very worried owner.

Hi Zoe, we have only just picked up your comment. We hope the vet has seen your cat, it is very difficult to give you an idea from what you say. You have the best idea and doing the right thing taken him to the surgery.

hi, my 10year old male indoor cat has always loved his food and is full of character. This morning was a usual morning true to this. But when I came home from work after about an hour I noticed he was very quiet and didn’t want any dinner and just stayed curled up in his bed. When I got up out of his bed late me that night he seemed fine when I stroked his head but as I went closer to his back paws he moaned loudly. He’s walkin around and putting all weight down but doesn’t appear to be walking around tall he seems to be quite low to the floor.

I’m going to take him the vet tomorrow… But any ideas what it could be? Litter tray etc all fine no unusual signs. Very worried owner.

Hi Zoe, we have only just picked up your comment. We hope the vet has seen your cat, it is very difficult to give you an idea from what you say. You have the best idea and doing the right thing taken him to the surgery.

Hi there, I have noticed in the last 2 weeks my cat doe`s not want to come in my home lately, It has bee hot outside, I know cats love the warmer months and tend to stop out more. But in the last couple of weeks she does not seem to want to come indoors. Her eating is normal and she comes when called, But no sooner i bring her in she can`t wait to get out again. Any idea`s.

Hi there, I have noticed in the last 2 weeks my cat doe`s not want to come in my home lately, It has bee hot outside, I know cats love the warmer months and tend to stop out more. But in the last couple of weeks she does not seem to want to come indoors. Her eating is normal and she comes when called, But no sooner i bring her in she can`t wait to get out again. Any idea`s.

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My female Scottish fold is 4 years old. She was sick in the morning and evening a few days ago but seemed happy in herself, letting me stroke her, puring, nose eyes mouth and ears all ok. So I kept an eye on her. Now yesterday she was sick twice. The second straight after the first. Again she seems fine. I think her kibble may be too small and she’s swallowing rather than chewing it but I can’t afford a new kibble and the vet right at this moment. So what should I do? Vets or kibble ? Thank you

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My female Scottish fold is 4 years old. She was sick in the morning and evening a few days ago but seemed happy in herself, letting me stroke her, puring, nose eyes mouth and ears all ok. So I kept an eye on her. Now yesterday she was sick twice. The second straight after the first. Again she seems fine. I think her kibble may be too small and she’s swallowing rather than chewing it but I can’t afford a new kibble and the vet right at this moment. So what should I do? Vets or kibble ? Thank you

Hi. I’ve been worried about my kitten because i just noticed today that her behind is swollen and a little bit red and i also noticed that when she walks, she keeps on lifting her right leg (shaking), i tried to touch her right leg to see if there is something wrong with it but then she hisses and tries to scratch me :(, even her mother cat can’t lick her behind and her legs. I dont know what to do. I dont know any vets that is located near us or somewhat near our place. Please help me.

Hi. I’ve been worried about my kitten because i just noticed today that her behind is swollen and a little bit red and i also noticed that when she walks, she keeps on lifting her right leg (shaking), i tried to touch her right leg to see if there is something wrong with it but then she hisses and tries to scratch me :(, even her mother cat can’t lick her behind and her legs. I dont know what to do. I dont know any vets that is located near us or somewhat near our place. Please help me.

Hi, my brother accidentally stood on my cat. He’s limping but only ever so slightly. He’s not off his food but doesn’t seem to want to go out as much. – however this might be due to recently moving then leaving him with my brother for 3 weeks, therefore he could be just generally unsettled. Would you still take him as I don’t want to upset him further (the vets can be quite traumatic in itself) I’m just trying to give loads of love etc. is this the right thing to do?

Hi, my brother accidentally stood on my cat. He’s limping but only ever so slightly. He’s not off his food but doesn’t seem to want to go out as much. – however this might be due to recently moving then leaving him with my brother for 3 weeks, therefore he could be just generally unsettled. Would you still take him as I don’t want to upset him further (the vets can be quite traumatic in itself) I’m just trying to give loads of love etc. is this the right thing to do?

I have a male cat that got sick last Saturday 8/15/15. Took him to the vet and he was giving meds. Took him a few day before he would start drinking, but he wouldn’t eat. We ended up having to force feed him liquid down can cat food. The next day he which was Saturday 8/22/15 he was eating on his own. But, now we noticed if we rubbed down his back he would cry out and move away from you. Also, he would sit facing the wall. I think he developed another problem from not eating for so long, but I don’t know what it could be.

I have a male cat that got sick last Saturday 8/15/15. Took him to the vet and he was giving meds. Took him a few day before he would start drinking, but he wouldn’t eat. We ended up having to force feed him liquid down can cat food. The next day he which was Saturday 8/22/15 he was eating on his own. But, now we noticed if we rubbed down his back he would cry out and move away from you. Also, he would sit facing the wall. I think he developed another problem from not eating for so long, but I don’t know what it could be.

Hi my cat is laying in the rain & will not let me touch her ! She is a very friendly cat & this behaviour is strange, she came in & flopped on the floor then walked upstairs very slowly then back down now she is outside & I don’t know what to do! !!!

Hi Kim, If you have not already, please try and pick her up, use a blanket if you need to to avoid an upset felines claws. Bring her inside and keep her warm, try to see if there are any obvious signs of an injury. If there is no apparent signs, but she is not herself – please call your vet immediately for further advice.

Hi my cat is laying in the rain & will not let me touch her ! She is a very friendly cat & this behaviour is strange, she came in & flopped on the floor then walked upstairs very slowly then back down now she is outside & I don’t know what to do! !!!

Hi Kim, If you have not already, please try and pick her up, use a blanket if you need to to avoid an upset felines claws. Bring her inside and keep her warm, try to see if there are any obvious signs of an injury. If there is no apparent signs, but she is not herself – please call your vet immediately for further advice.

He has always been a very cuddly, responsive cat that loves attention. He is now extremely tense, constantly licking his front shoulders, legs, paws and chest area. He will not sleep or eat. He does not like to be touched or picked up and will no longer purr (used to purr instantly, at even the slightest touch). He runs everywhere he goes, and wants to be alone. His eyes changed from fully dilated to normal but glassy (non responsive). Today is a holiday so I have to wait until tomorrow to take him to the vet.

He recently experienced some health issues and was in the vet clinic for 3 days. He was dehydrated and was experiencing kidney issues. He had ecoli in his urine and finished his antibiotic 3-4 days before this sudden physiological change.

I am very worried, anything you can share would be greatly appreciated.

Hello Anne, from the signs that your cat is displaying he definitely seems to be in pain. Cat’s often become tense like this and stop eating. We understand it’s a holiday at the moment (we are UK based), but suggest getting to a vet as soon as they open. In the meantime try and tempt him with some food – if possible mashed or liquidised as its easier to digest and warmed as well – cats often prefer a nice smelling food and warming helps it. Keep him indoors if possible until you have more advice from your vet. Best wishes.

He has always been a very cuddly, responsive cat that loves attention. He is now extremely tense, constantly licking his front shoulders, legs, paws and chest area. He will not sleep or eat. He does not like to be touched or picked up and will no longer purr (used to purr instantly, at even the slightest touch). He runs everywhere he goes, and wants to be alone. His eyes changed from fully dilated to normal but glassy (non responsive). Today is a holiday so I have to wait until tomorrow to take him to the vet.

He recently experienced some health issues and was in the vet clinic for 3 days. He was dehydrated and was experiencing kidney issues. He had ecoli in his urine and finished his antibiotic 3-4 days before this sudden physiological change.

I am very worried, anything you can share would be greatly appreciated.

Hello Anne, from the signs that your cat is displaying he definitely seems to be in pain. Cat’s often become tense like this and stop eating. We understand it’s a holiday at the moment (we are UK based), but suggest getting to a vet as soon as they open. In the meantime try and tempt him with some food – if possible mashed or liquidised as its easier to digest and warmed as well – cats often prefer a nice smelling food and warming helps it. Keep him indoors if possible until you have more advice from your vet. Best wishes.

hi my cat yowls as if he is in pain and then lies down, after a bit he gets up and plays with our kitten and acts like nothing is wrong; he is perfectly healthy but he is blind at birth and he is only 2 years old

hi my cat yowls as if he is in pain and then lies down, after a bit he gets up and plays with our kitten and acts like nothing is wrong; he is perfectly healthy but he is blind at birth and he is only 2 years old

My kitten has one eye closed but there is not puss or tearing at all, she is super quiet doesn’t like the light, is hiding in dark places away from any light, she still likes pats and comforting she purrs sometimes when we check on her but other times she flinches and moves away. Could she have something in her eye or could she has accidentally scratched her eye?

My kitten has one eye closed but there is not puss or tearing at all, she is super quiet doesn’t like the light, is hiding in dark places away from any light, she still likes pats and comforting she purrs sometimes when we check on her but other times she flinches and moves away. Could she have something in her eye or could she has accidentally scratched her eye?

Hi I have a 2 year old house female cat it’s just got out side and went under the carvan I got her her back in and now every time I go nearer her she trys bitting me scratching me and hissing at me she normally a very friendly cat and always wants cuddles now she’s just under the bed and won’t come out please could u help it’s scaring me now

Hi I have a 2 year old house female cat it’s just got out side and went under the carvan I got her her back in and now every time I go nearer her she trys bitting me scratching me and hissing at me she normally a very friendly cat and always wants cuddles now she’s just under the bed and won’t come out please could u help it’s scaring me now

My cat is 19 years old and has been on medication for a hyperactive thyroid for over a year. She went blind about five months ago, but it was not due to high blood pressure. They were not sure why. She has slowed down a great deal, but finds her food, litter box, and favorite sleeping spot every day. She has been breathing very heavily lately and really has a hard time walking straight. Her head lists to slightly to the side. I cannot tell whether or not she is in pain. How do I know when it is time to take her to the vet? I do not want her to suffer.

My cat is 19 years old and has been on medication for a hyperactive thyroid for over a year. She went blind about five months ago, but it was not due to high blood pressure. They were not sure why. She has slowed down a great deal, but finds her food, litter box, and favorite sleeping spot every day. She has been breathing very heavily lately and really has a hard time walking straight. Her head lists to slightly to the side. I cannot tell whether or not she is in pain. How do I know when it is time to take her to the vet? I do not want her to suffer.

Hello. My 2 year old male cat is howling like crazy as if in pain. I’m not sure if i should take him to the vet or what. He tends to be quiet unless he is hungry, thirsty, or wants attention. And well when he goes to the litter box he yowls and howls, even when just using #1. I tried petting him a few mintutes ago and he growled and hissed at me. Not sure what is wrong with him. Please help.

Hi, hopefully he is back to himself – cats usually howl when in pain – having them do so when in a litter tray can be a sign of a blockage – a blocked bladder in a cat is a medical emergency. he rule of thumb if they are like this then contact a vet urgently.

Hello. My 2 year old male cat is howling like crazy as if in pain. I’m not sure if i should take him to the vet or what. He tends to be quiet unless he is hungry, thirsty, or wants attention. And well when he goes to the litter box he yowls and howls, even when just using #1. I tried petting him a few mintutes ago and he growled and hissed at me. Not sure what is wrong with him. Please help.

Hi, hopefully he is back to himself – cats usually howl when in pain – having them do so when in a litter tray can be a sign of a blockage – a blocked bladder in a cat is a medical emergency. he rule of thumb if they are like this then contact a vet urgently.

Our cats been out of sorts for a few days. Not wanting to go out, reduced appetite, crying if you pick him up and sleeping. We think he had a fight with another cat as a couple of new ones hanging around. He’s got brighter each day and today is eating well and much brighter but holding paw up when he isn’t walking on it, licking his leg and limping when he walks. I’ve felt all round and can’t find anything obvious and it doesn’t seem painful to touch.
Any suggestions no immediate vet access due to weekend. Would a sprain have improved by now?

Our cats been out of sorts for a few days. Not wanting to go out, reduced appetite, crying if you pick him up and sleeping. We think he had a fight with another cat as a couple of new ones hanging around. He’s got brighter each day and today is eating well and much brighter but holding paw up when he isn’t walking on it, licking his leg and limping when he walks. I’ve felt all round and can’t find anything obvious and it doesn’t seem painful to touch.
Any suggestions no immediate vet access due to weekend. Would a sprain have improved by now?

I ‘ve noticed my cat is holding his left hind leg oddly. Other than that, he is normal, not aggressive nor are his eyes dilated, his appetite is normal as well as at his usual energy level with running, playing and jumping.

I clean his paws whenever I can get a chance and have just brushed him but noticed no bites or scratches. Is it possible that he has an ingrown claw?

I can pay for a vet visit but it will take a few days until my next pay day and he has always been shy and stressed out at strangers going near him so if he goes to the vet, I worry about him freaking out.

Hi Bri, you know your cat best and if something seems awry, it’s likely that something is indeed causing your cat discomfort in that leg. There are a number of reasons that he might be holding that limb oddly, including the potential for an ingrowing claw. In order to understand what the problem is and to prevent it getting worse, it really is best that you take your cat to a vet ASAP.

I ‘ve noticed my cat is holding his left hind leg oddly. Other than that, he is normal, not aggressive nor are his eyes dilated, his appetite is normal as well as at his usual energy level with running, playing and jumping.

I clean his paws whenever I can get a chance and have just brushed him but noticed no bites or scratches. Is it possible that he has an ingrown claw?

I can pay for a vet visit but it will take a few days until my next pay day and he has always been shy and stressed out at strangers going near him so if he goes to the vet, I worry about him freaking out.

Hi Bri, you know your cat best and if something seems awry, it’s likely that something is indeed causing your cat discomfort in that leg. There are a number of reasons that he might be holding that limb oddly, including the potential for an ingrowing claw. In order to understand what the problem is and to prevent it getting worse, it really is best that you take your cat to a vet ASAP.

Hello, My kitten has been acting unusual. At first it would play with its brother and play fight with him but lately it has been crying when it’s brother is trying to playfight with him. It eats a little amount of food and cries if you don’t pick it up but also cries when you do. It doesn’t run around as much, just hunches onto your lap.

Hello, My kitten has been acting unusual. At first it would play with its brother and play fight with him but lately it has been crying when it’s brother is trying to playfight with him. It eats a little amount of food and cries if you don’t pick it up but also cries when you do. It doesn’t run around as much, just hunches onto your lap.

Hi my cat, shes a little 6 month old kitten named Miss Kitty… I’ve had her for about 3 months now and she loves me and my family, shes playful, loves to be pet, social, cuddly, and amazing. This morning she came out of my room and laid down on the table when I went to the bathroom, I let her lay there and I went back to bed. I went to school and came home and she was still laying on the table, I didn’t move her because I just thought she was tired, I went and Did things (played videogames, watch tv, make dinner, and got ready for bed) then as usual, I got my other kitty to go to bed and I went to get her… I picked her up and she started meowing the second I touched her. And she was asleep. (I know you’re not supposed to wake sleeping animals but I had to shut my door and the litter box is in my room) anywhoo, I thought that was strange so I left her alone for a moment, I came back to get her and she was awake, when I went to pick her up again, the second I touched her, she meowed and hissed, which took me by surprise because she’s never hissed before. But I didn’t feel like it was a mean hiss or even directed towards me because she was letting me sit by her, just not touch her. But anyway. I finally got her on the floor by begging her to move withher favorite treats, she jumped down, gave a loud meow, hissed, laid down and shut her eyes. I came over and I picked her up. Which she finally let me do, I took her to my room and set her on the bed and started checking to see if she was okay. She didn’t have any wounds, but she wouldn’t let me touch her paws, any of them… I said okay and laidher down where she normally lays and I decided that I’d take her to the vet in a few days. (I know I’m a terrible person but I have school and then work right after school) but, she’s still shaking and hurt… Should I take her in and just not go into work one day? She did just get over something called horners syndrome or something like that, but I don’t think that has anything to do with it. Anyway. Please get back to me soon. Thanks. 🙂

Hi, thank you for your question. It sounds as if your cat is displaying clear signs of being in pain or unwell. It would be unusual for most cats to remain in exactly the same position all day and you have said that she is usually lively and playful. In addition, meowing when you touch her could certainly be an indication of pain and hissing could be her way of guarding an area that is painful, especially if she’s usually a friendly girl. I recommend that you take her to see a vet as soon as possible. Thank you.

Hi my cat, shes a little 6 month old kitten named Miss Kitty… I’ve had her for about 3 months now and she loves me and my family, shes playful, loves to be pet, social, cuddly, and amazing. This morning she came out of my room and laid down on the table when I went to the bathroom, I let her lay there and I went back to bed. I went to school and came home and she was still laying on the table, I didn’t move her because I just thought she was tired, I went and Did things (played videogames, watch tv, make dinner, and got ready for bed) then as usual, I got my other kitty to go to bed and I went to get her… I picked her up and she started meowing the second I touched her. And she was asleep. (I know you’re not supposed to wake sleeping animals but I had to shut my door and the litter box is in my room) anywhoo, I thought that was strange so I left her alone for a moment, I came back to get her and she was awake, when I went to pick her up again, the second I touched her, she meowed and hissed, which took me by surprise because she’s never hissed before. But I didn’t feel like it was a mean hiss or even directed towards me because she was letting me sit by her, just not touch her. But anyway. I finally got her on the floor by begging her to move withher favorite treats, she jumped down, gave a loud meow, hissed, laid down and shut her eyes. I came over and I picked her up. Which she finally let me do, I took her to my room and set her on the bed and started checking to see if she was okay. She didn’t have any wounds, but she wouldn’t let me touch her paws, any of them… I said okay and laidher down where she normally lays and I decided that I’d take her to the vet in a few days. (I know I’m a terrible person but I have school and then work right after school) but, she’s still shaking and hurt… Should I take her in and just not go into work one day? She did just get over something called horners syndrome or something like that, but I don’t think that has anything to do with it. Anyway. Please get back to me soon. Thanks. 🙂

Hi, thank you for your question. It sounds as if your cat is displaying clear signs of being in pain or unwell. It would be unusual for most cats to remain in exactly the same position all day and you have said that she is usually lively and playful. In addition, meowing when you touch her could certainly be an indication of pain and hissing could be her way of guarding an area that is painful, especially if she’s usually a friendly girl. I recommend that you take her to see a vet as soon as possible. Thank you.

Hi, my 7 month kitten who normally tears around the house playing with my other cat has now got a slight limp on his hind leg. I came home one day and noticed the limp and his tail was down all the time. He took himself to his bed and meowed when I touched his leg. I took him to the vets the next day who checked him and said they couldn’t find anything wrong and put him on metacam for 7 days. His tail came back up and seems OK but he still has a slight limp and can’t jump up on the sofa etc very easily. I took him back to the vet who insisted he hasn’t broken anything as there is no obvious pain when they examined him. Its been 3 weeks now and he is still having trouble jumping up and when he sits he sticks his hind leg out slightly. I have confined him now to one small room so he rests…he has been in the room for 4 days but there seems to be no improvement with his jumping. He is happy in himself but he’s not the same as as he was..Any ideas on what it might be? I feel like there’s something wrong but no one can help me.

Thanks for getting in touch. The fact that your kitten responded positively to anti-inflammatory and pain relief suggests that there is something painful going on in that leg. There is a whole raft of reasons that he might be limping, a few of those include fractures of the bone, foreign bodies, muscle damage and dislocation of a joint. If the problem isn’t resolving it would be worth asking your vet what further diagnostics techniques can be used.

Hi, my 7 month kitten who normally tears around the house playing with my other cat has now got a slight limp on his hind leg. I came home one day and noticed the limp and his tail was down all the time. He took himself to his bed and meowed when I touched his leg. I took him to the vets the next day who checked him and said they couldn’t find anything wrong and put him on metacam for 7 days. His tail came back up and seems OK but he still has a slight limp and can’t jump up on the sofa etc very easily. I took him back to the vet who insisted he hasn’t broken anything as there is no obvious pain when they examined him. Its been 3 weeks now and he is still having trouble jumping up and when he sits he sticks his hind leg out slightly. I have confined him now to one small room so he rests…he has been in the room for 4 days but there seems to be no improvement with his jumping. He is happy in himself but he’s not the same as as he was..Any ideas on what it might be? I feel like there’s something wrong but no one can help me.

Thanks for getting in touch. The fact that your kitten responded positively to anti-inflammatory and pain relief suggests that there is something painful going on in that leg. There is a whole raft of reasons that he might be limping, a few of those include fractures of the bone, foreign bodies, muscle damage and dislocation of a joint. If the problem isn’t resolving it would be worth asking your vet what further diagnostics techniques can be used.

My cat is 10. Usually loving and allows you to pick him up. Today. He suddenly hissed and lifted up his back leg. He didn’t walk properly and hissed when I tried to pick him up. I left him for a while and he was able to jump on and off the bed. 3 hours later the same happened. He lifted his leg up and hissed. Again wouldn’t let anyone pick him up. Help please

Hi Lynn, with any cat that shows pain, such as yours – they need to see a vet. There could be numerous reasons why he is acting in this way, and needs an examination to find out why. Painkillers as well!

My cat is 10. Usually loving and allows you to pick him up. Today. He suddenly hissed and lifted up his back leg. He didn’t walk properly and hissed when I tried to pick him up. I left him for a while and he was able to jump on and off the bed. 3 hours later the same happened. He lifted his leg up and hissed. Again wouldn’t let anyone pick him up. Help please

Hi Lynn, with any cat that shows pain, such as yours – they need to see a vet. There could be numerous reasons why he is acting in this way, and needs an examination to find out why. Painkillers as well!

My cat when you scratch her back she will start to lick. Then she started to meow and lick at the same time. She has started to pull fur out and has a bald spot above her thigh area and if you touch the area near her tail even lightly she will meow very loudly and start to lick the area as fast as she can. I try to not touch her there but sometime when she is sittingon my lap I will end up accidently touching her there and she meows loudly. Is this a sign something is seriously wrong. I am going to make a vet appoitment for her.

Hi Betty, you are right to be taking your cat to your vet. There are a number of reasons that she might be doing this including an allergy, perhaps a spillage of something irritant onto her skin or even pain in that region. Pets will sometimes ‘self-traumatise an area of pain. I recommend you take her to be checked out by a vet. Thank you for your post.

My cat when you scratch her back she will start to lick. Then she started to meow and lick at the same time. She has started to pull fur out and has a bald spot above her thigh area and if you touch the area near her tail even lightly she will meow very loudly and start to lick the area as fast as she can. I try to not touch her there but sometime when she is sittingon my lap I will end up accidently touching her there and she meows loudly. Is this a sign something is seriously wrong. I am going to make a vet appoitment for her.

Hi Betty, you are right to be taking your cat to your vet. There are a number of reasons that she might be doing this including an allergy, perhaps a spillage of something irritant onto her skin or even pain in that region. Pets will sometimes ‘self-traumatise an area of pain. I recommend you take her to be checked out by a vet. Thank you for your post.

Hi my cat is 2 and he has recently started eating less. He generally eats the exact same food and flavour every day, and has started turning his nose up at it- he may be sick of the flavour or is eating elsewhere, but when we try new flavours he will try them for a few mins and then leave the rest. He usually has a good appetite. He has also started ‘screaming’ when I pick him up around his rib area, usually he is fine with being picked up. He did this a few months ago and then was back to normal after a while however, so I’m not sure if he will just be fine again in a few weeks? I hope you can help

Hi Carly, thanks for getting in touch. You know your cat best and you’ve picked up on the fact that something isn’t quite right. Screaming when handled isn’t necessarily normal, especially if he usually doesn’t mind. It certainly can be an indication of pain and coupled with this change in eating habits, I’d suggest that examination by your vet is a good idea. Even if these symptoms went away a few months ago, they are back suggesting that something isn’t resolved. Best wishes

Hi my cat is 2 and he has recently started eating less. He generally eats the exact same food and flavour every day, and has started turning his nose up at it- he may be sick of the flavour or is eating elsewhere, but when we try new flavours he will try them for a few mins and then leave the rest. He usually has a good appetite. He has also started ‘screaming’ when I pick him up around his rib area, usually he is fine with being picked up. He did this a few months ago and then was back to normal after a while however, so I’m not sure if he will just be fine again in a few weeks? I hope you can help

Hi Carly, thanks for getting in touch. You know your cat best and you’ve picked up on the fact that something isn’t quite right. Screaming when handled isn’t necessarily normal, especially if he usually doesn’t mind. It certainly can be an indication of pain and coupled with this change in eating habits, I’d suggest that examination by your vet is a good idea. Even if these symptoms went away a few months ago, they are back suggesting that something isn’t resolved. Best wishes

Hi there
My cat was grabbed by what the vet thought was a dog by the puncture wounds back in November. They gave him an xray and said their maybe a tiny fracture on the tip of his pointy bit of spine but you could hardly tell on the xray. Other than that just the wounds. Then in dec he got into a cat fight and had a couple of puncture wounds that became abscesses which got quite nasty and have now gone. So because of the second attack he has been wearing a collar to stop licking. Now this has come off I have noticed since the dog bite he can no longer spring jump. He used to be a nightmare jumping on the kitchen sides etc. Now going up the stairs he is slow and he has to claw his way up on the bed.
He is a 8 year old Siamese so not that old and its happened over a matter of two months.
What could cause the inability to jump if not any broken bones?
My partner seems to think it could take him months to return to normal after being shaken by the dog.
Any thoughts would be much appreciated
Many thanks
Charlotte

Hi Charlotte, you know your cat best and if something seems awry, then it probably is. Being shaken by a dog can cause all sorts of damage, some irreversible, some that might heal in time, it is very individual to each patient. There are a range of potential causes for him jumping less, including broken bones, bruised muscles etc however it would probably be worth taking him for a check up now that some time has passed since the last incident. Explain to the vet what your concerns are as they have all the details on his medical history and can help you get to the bottom of it. Best wishes

Hi there
My cat was grabbed by what the vet thought was a dog by the puncture wounds back in November. They gave him an xray and said their maybe a tiny fracture on the tip of his pointy bit of spine but you could hardly tell on the xray. Other than that just the wounds. Then in dec he got into a cat fight and had a couple of puncture wounds that became abscesses which got quite nasty and have now gone. So because of the second attack he has been wearing a collar to stop licking. Now this has come off I have noticed since the dog bite he can no longer spring jump. He used to be a nightmare jumping on the kitchen sides etc. Now going up the stairs he is slow and he has to claw his way up on the bed.
He is a 8 year old Siamese so not that old and its happened over a matter of two months.
What could cause the inability to jump if not any broken bones?
My partner seems to think it could take him months to return to normal after being shaken by the dog.
Any thoughts would be much appreciated
Many thanks
Charlotte

Hi Charlotte, you know your cat best and if something seems awry, then it probably is. Being shaken by a dog can cause all sorts of damage, some irreversible, some that might heal in time, it is very individual to each patient. There are a range of potential causes for him jumping less, including broken bones, bruised muscles etc however it would probably be worth taking him for a check up now that some time has passed since the last incident. Explain to the vet what your concerns are as they have all the details on his medical history and can help you get to the bottom of it. Best wishes

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My cat is turning 12 this year and this year she has had two random moments in the same week where she meows loudly as like calling for me and looks as if she loses feeling in her legs and rolls on her back and this while still meowing, but then she just back up and is normal and then does it again then back to normal.

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My cat is turning 12 this year and this year she has had two random moments in the same week where she meows loudly as like calling for me and looks as if she loses feeling in her legs and rolls on her back and this while still meowing, but then she just back up and is normal and then does it again then back to normal.

Hi. My 7 week old kitten is a new addition to the family. I adopted he 2 days ago from the shelter. She was very playful and loving, running, jumping etc. Yesterday she played on the couch pouncing over pillows after the fishing rod toy. We went to bed thereafter where she sleeps with me in bed. She slept the entire night on the pillow next to me. Since this morning she just wants to lie down or sit. She walks to her food slowly but not really limping. She uses her litter box and is eating. She meows when I pick her up and she seems sensitive to touch on both her front wrist joint areas and the one back leg. She hasnt been washing herslef today. Again not limping, just walking slowly and wanting to sleep all the time. I think she either sprained some ligaments or overused the muscles and that is why she is sore today as she didn’t hurt herself last night.? I am taking her to the vet in the morning. … they will probably give anti inflammatories and pain meds… ? Just wondering why this happened
Thanks.

Hi Chantelle, I’m pleased you’re taking her to the vet as it isn’t easy to advise you on this over the internet. She is a little young to be away from her mum (perhaps she’s hand-reared) so a really good examination is the best thing. Good luck and best wishes.

Hi. My 7 week old kitten is a new addition to the family. I adopted he 2 days ago from the shelter. She was very playful and loving, running, jumping etc. Yesterday she played on the couch pouncing over pillows after the fishing rod toy. We went to bed thereafter where she sleeps with me in bed. She slept the entire night on the pillow next to me. Since this morning she just wants to lie down or sit. She walks to her food slowly but not really limping. She uses her litter box and is eating. She meows when I pick her up and she seems sensitive to touch on both her front wrist joint areas and the one back leg. She hasnt been washing herslef today. Again not limping, just walking slowly and wanting to sleep all the time. I think she either sprained some ligaments or overused the muscles and that is why she is sore today as she didn’t hurt herself last night.? I am taking her to the vet in the morning. … they will probably give anti inflammatories and pain meds… ? Just wondering why this happened
Thanks.

Hi Chantelle, I’m pleased you’re taking her to the vet as it isn’t easy to advise you on this over the internet. She is a little young to be away from her mum (perhaps she’s hand-reared) so a really good examination is the best thing. Good luck and best wishes.

We have a 3-4 months old cat, she meows all the time and keeps on rolling and belly up, she haven’t pooped for 2 days now, we feed her wet food and she does pee from time to time. She eats but not the entire food we serve unlike before. What could be the caused of this. Thanks!

Hi Ian, these changes in her behaviour indicate a problem. She sounds as if she’s constipated and possibly in pain, of course there are a number of potential causes for these symptoms. Two days is a long time not to pass faeces so please have a seen by a vet ASAP. Best of luck.

We have a 3-4 months old cat, she meows all the time and keeps on rolling and belly up, she haven’t pooped for 2 days now, we feed her wet food and she does pee from time to time. She eats but not the entire food we serve unlike before. What could be the caused of this. Thanks!

Hi Ian, these changes in her behaviour indicate a problem. She sounds as if she’s constipated and possibly in pain, of course there are a number of potential causes for these symptoms. Two days is a long time not to pass faeces so please have a seen by a vet ASAP. Best of luck.

Im not sure how to explain it but my cat meows like he is hurt sometimes when I try getting him to move he has been licking his genital area a lot, yes he does that sometimes, but not as much as he has been doing in the past few days.when he sits he has his feet a little bit off the ground basically like squatting you know he usually comes when I hold my hand out and call for him but when I do that now he just sits there and stares if he wants to fully sit he basically just lays down do you know what could be the problem?

Hi, it sounds as if your cat needs to be checked by a vet. He could be in pain for many reasons however I’m wondering if he is struggling to urinate? A cat unable to urinate is a medical emergency so I’d take him to the vet ASAP to have him examined. Best wishes.

Im not sure how to explain it but my cat meows like he is hurt sometimes when I try getting him to move he has been licking his genital area a lot, yes he does that sometimes, but not as much as he has been doing in the past few days.when he sits he has his feet a little bit off the ground basically like squatting you know he usually comes when I hold my hand out and call for him but when I do that now he just sits there and stares if he wants to fully sit he basically just lays down do you know what could be the problem?

Hi, it sounds as if your cat needs to be checked by a vet. He could be in pain for many reasons however I’m wondering if he is struggling to urinate? A cat unable to urinate is a medical emergency so I’d take him to the vet ASAP to have him examined. Best wishes.

Hi Hellene, any number of things to be honest. Do you feel your cat is in pain? Are they well in every other sense? Eating, drinking, exercising, toileting? Is it the onset of Feline Cognitive Dysfunction syndrome (dementia)? It’s hard to say, however, you know your cat best and if something has changed, it would be worth having them examined by your vet. Best wishes.

Hi Hellene, any number of things to be honest. Do you feel your cat is in pain? Are they well in every other sense? Eating, drinking, exercising, toileting? Is it the onset of Feline Cognitive Dysfunction syndrome (dementia)? It’s hard to say, however, you know your cat best and if something has changed, it would be worth having them examined by your vet. Best wishes.

My cat is keeping one eye closed, and keeps on meowing as if she’s in pain, and she keeps her body quite low to the ground when she walks, and she keeps on walking slower than usual. she doesn’t look like how she usually does, she looks more sad for some reason and is really sleepy. I don’t have any idea on what i should do, because it only started today, and I’m not sure if I should wait till tomorrow to see if she’s still acting the same so I could take her to the vet, I have no clue.

My cat is keeping one eye closed, and keeps on meowing as if she’s in pain, and she keeps her body quite low to the ground when she walks, and she keeps on walking slower than usual. she doesn’t look like how she usually does, she looks more sad for some reason and is really sleepy. I don’t have any idea on what i should do, because it only started today, and I’m not sure if I should wait till tomorrow to see if she’s still acting the same so I could take her to the vet, I have no clue.

My cat seems perfectly normal, runs, jumps, plays, all happy and everything. But if I so much as touch her left thigh muscle, her tails starts to twitch and she’ll hiss at me. She doesn’t show any other thing at all. She jumps without batting an eye, plays with the other cat. Sometimes it’s the base of her tail as well. Are these just sensitive areas and she’s angry if I touch them, and it’s normal, or should I get her checked out?

Hi Alicia, because she still runs and jumps and plays, we can see that it might be a little confusing. However, she is displaying clear signs of discomfort and therefore it would be sensible to have her examined. Who knows, it could be something very simple and easy to fix and you could enjoy stroking your cat without fear for your fingers once again. It could of course be something more complicated as cats in general are quite good at hiding pain but either way we would urge you to have her examined. Best of luck!

My cat seems perfectly normal, runs, jumps, plays, all happy and everything. But if I so much as touch her left thigh muscle, her tails starts to twitch and she’ll hiss at me. She doesn’t show any other thing at all. She jumps without batting an eye, plays with the other cat. Sometimes it’s the base of her tail as well. Are these just sensitive areas and she’s angry if I touch them, and it’s normal, or should I get her checked out?

Hi Alicia, because she still runs and jumps and plays, we can see that it might be a little confusing. However, she is displaying clear signs of discomfort and therefore it would be sensible to have her examined. Who knows, it could be something very simple and easy to fix and you could enjoy stroking your cat without fear for your fingers once again. It could of course be something more complicated as cats in general are quite good at hiding pain but either way we would urge you to have her examined. Best of luck!

I have a 16 year old girl who just this weekend began to cry out when attempting to jump on the sofa. An everyday habit for her. When I pick her up to help her, she just cries out horribly. Otherwise she walks fine, has a great appetite, but does consume quite a bit of water. As I have 4 cats that share boxes, I am not positive of her habits but I have seen her go to the box with usual regularity. I intend to get her to the vet tomorrow, but wonder if this constitutes as a EVC trip. Anything you can add is appreciated.

I have a 16 year old girl who just this weekend began to cry out when attempting to jump on the sofa. An everyday habit for her. When I pick her up to help her, she just cries out horribly. Otherwise she walks fine, has a great appetite, but does consume quite a bit of water. As I have 4 cats that share boxes, I am not positive of her habits but I have seen her go to the box with usual regularity. I intend to get her to the vet tomorrow, but wonder if this constitutes as a EVC trip. Anything you can add is appreciated.

My cat is diagnosed with tumor and he is having difficulties walking and he has lost the majority of muscles HE is eating well drinking.well sleeping well and he is not.crying. He is 18 years old and he is like our kid we feel very sory to put him down when in fact he is eating still we are wondering if he is in pain .What do you think ?we do know he is in the end of his life but we do not have a heart to put him down

HI Jeni, pain in cats is often tricky to determine let alone in an older cat with this disease. I would advise that you work closely with your vet to monitor him and stay in touch on a regular basis. The fact that he’s eating well is a good sign. Sleeping excessively can be a sign of discomfort as can being quiet and withdrawn. However he is an older cat and likely to be slowing down a little anyway. You can see why pain is tricky to assess. If he’s having difficulty walking that would suggest he’s in some degree of discomfort. Please remember that having him put to sleep is sometimes the kindest option and though it is a hard decision to make it is sometimes the best. We wish you the best.

My cat is diagnosed with tumor and he is having difficulties walking and he has lost the majority of muscles HE is eating well drinking.well sleeping well and he is not.crying. He is 18 years old and he is like our kid we feel very sory to put him down when in fact he is eating still we are wondering if he is in pain .What do you think ?we do know he is in the end of his life but we do not have a heart to put him down

HI Jeni, pain in cats is often tricky to determine let alone in an older cat with this disease. I would advise that you work closely with your vet to monitor him and stay in touch on a regular basis. The fact that he’s eating well is a good sign. Sleeping excessively can be a sign of discomfort as can being quiet and withdrawn. However he is an older cat and likely to be slowing down a little anyway. You can see why pain is tricky to assess. If he’s having difficulty walking that would suggest he’s in some degree of discomfort. Please remember that having him put to sleep is sometimes the kindest option and though it is a hard decision to make it is sometimes the best. We wish you the best.

Hello,
I’ve noticed that my cat isn’t eating as quick as she used to. She’s 10 months old and usually scoffs her dinner up within minutes but just recently she’s having a little and leaving it. By the time I feed her in the evening, she has eaten it but it just doesn’t seem like her to leave it that long.
She still plays, she seems okay. But I just heard her making a weird cry like meow, I don’t know if this is an attention thing or if she’s trying to maybe tell me something.

Hi Jarad, changes to eating habits and vocalising can be as a result of a number of things and pain could be one of them. You know your cat best and you’ve obviously picked up on something that is out of the ordinary. I would recommend having her examined by your vet to rule out any medical reason for these changes. It could be something that is very easily treated, you never know. Best wishes

Hello,
I’ve noticed that my cat isn’t eating as quick as she used to. She’s 10 months old and usually scoffs her dinner up within minutes but just recently she’s having a little and leaving it. By the time I feed her in the evening, she has eaten it but it just doesn’t seem like her to leave it that long.
She still plays, she seems okay. But I just heard her making a weird cry like meow, I don’t know if this is an attention thing or if she’s trying to maybe tell me something.

Hi Jarad, changes to eating habits and vocalising can be as a result of a number of things and pain could be one of them. You know your cat best and you’ve obviously picked up on something that is out of the ordinary. I would recommend having her examined by your vet to rule out any medical reason for these changes. It could be something that is very easily treated, you never know. Best wishes

Hi. My male kitty has had a few urinary tract infections. I can usually tell by him peeing small amounts other than in the litter box. Tonight, he is meowing out every once in a while like he is in pain. I have not seen any cat pee anywhere like usual. I usual give him belladonna pellets and powdered cranberry and it works every time. I have other cats so I can’t tell if he’s using the litter box or not. Can they have the same infection without the usual signs of urine on the floor?

Hi Claire, if your cat is appearing to need to urinate but not actually doing so then this is potentially a medical emergency. There is the potential that his urethra has become ‘blocked’ which can be life-threatening. If it is ‘his infection’ again only worse then he’ll need examining too so please take him to your vet ASAP. Best wishes

Hi. My male kitty has had a few urinary tract infections. I can usually tell by him peeing small amounts other than in the litter box. Tonight, he is meowing out every once in a while like he is in pain. I have not seen any cat pee anywhere like usual. I usual give him belladonna pellets and powdered cranberry and it works every time. I have other cats so I can’t tell if he’s using the litter box or not. Can they have the same infection without the usual signs of urine on the floor?

Hi Claire, if your cat is appearing to need to urinate but not actually doing so then this is potentially a medical emergency. There is the potential that his urethra has become ‘blocked’ which can be life-threatening. If it is ‘his infection’ again only worse then he’ll need examining too so please take him to your vet ASAP. Best wishes

my cat is acting different. he cries even when you move him or pick him up.
he sleeps near the window every night witch he never does.
he lays down a lot. he eats he drinks water a lot. if I hold him he stares at the window and stick his claws out to get near the window.
I am worried about him. my family say he is ok. but I know something is wrong with my cat. I have flea him 2 times. what should I do. I am very worried.

Hello Marsha, your cat needs to see a vet as soon as you can. This behaviour is out of the ordinary and because he is drinking a lot and seems in pain, a veterinary surgeon appointment is very important. Please make an appointment urgently. Best wishes, Dave RVN at Vet Help Direct.

My cat Owen is 3 years old . He had some problems with his bladder a little over a year ago .. He’s been pretty normal expect every time I touch his back legs he meows .. It’s not really a sad meow but it’s more of don’t touch that meow .. He doesn’t limp he walks and jumps fine . He’s been like this for a while but I started to notice it was his back leg when he got a hair cut . Before I got the hair cut I just thought it was when I touched his butt . But now he doesn’t have so much hair it’s actually his leg .. I looked I don’t see any cuts or anything visible .. Should I take him in ? Or does he just not like his back legs touched ?

Hi Kelsey, I could be that he has an aversion to his back legs being touched, however he could also be in discomfort too. Cats are very stoic when it comes to pain, so it would be best to get him checked. It’s your peace of mind as well. Best of luck, Dave RVN @ Vet Help Direct.

Hello my name is Nia. My cat Ashley has not been seen for 5 days. But this morning I found her in her house. Now it’s summer and she never goes in her house. I was reading the answers to why ur cat might be sick . And I was wondering if this might be happening to Ashley or if she is hurt. Her eyes where slightly open and she’s being very skidish and she trying to hide from me. Do u know what might be wrong?

Hello Nia, it sounds very much as if your cat has been scared by something while away. As she is acting out of character, and she might have been injured (but hiding it, as cats tend to) we strongly suggest speaking to your vet and getting her checked over.

Hello. There could be a number of reasons your kitten is displaying these symptoms, so you’ll need to take her along to your vets ASAP for a check-up. They will be able to do a full clinical exam on her, find out what’s causing her to behave in this way, and start her on the most appropriate treatment.

My 13 year old cat has been growing a huge apetite. For example, we’ll feed her a whole pouch of wet food and then she’ll cry for more. We’ve also been noticing shes been getting pretty thin. Could it be that she has worms?

These symptoms can be common with a few different conditions Antony, so we’d recommend popping her along to your vet for a check-up. They’ll be able to do a full clinical exam and establish the cause of her hunger and weight loss, and get her onto the necessary treatment if required – which will hopefully make her feel much better and not so hungry all the time.

My 14 yr tomcat hit his paw on the side of the table and fell to the floor crying in pain. I petted him heavy, in seconds, he stopped. He ran around, no limping, and jumped to his feeding tray without a problem. Ate whole can of wet food. Slept and seems to be alright. This happened before. Is it a sign of mini stroke or injury?

It’s hard to say what could have caused this, it’s possible that he simply injured himself by knocking his paw, but with rest he’s improved. If this has happened before or he doesn’t seem well in himself, we’d recommend taking him along to your vets for a check-up.

My cat Cinnamon just coughed up a huge furball. She’s 2 and never coughs them up- she only ever has once before – which the vet said once is probably normal for her. Ever since she threw up and coughed up this huge one today, she’s been hiding behind the couch and whenever I reach out to her she growls or groans. She’s a Bengal and gets pretty angry easily so I stop trying to touch her and she stops growling. Is it possible that she’s just feeling sick from passing one or it hurt her on its way up? Her pupils are fine etc, she just seems angry and wants to be alone.

Hi Felicity, it could be that bringing up the furball has made her feel unwell – it certainly won’t have been pleasant for her after all. If she continues to hide, and seems unwell in herself, or doesn’t want to eat or drink, we’d recommend giving your vet a call for further advice and to see if they think she needs a check-up. It may just be that the whole situation has caused her some stress, and a cat’s natural reaction to stressful situations is to hide.